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[[File:Yasmin china.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasmin birth control pills purchased in China''']] | [[File:Yasmin china.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Yasmin birth control pills purchased in China''']] | ||
[[File:Marvelon.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Marvelon, a common birth control brand found in | [[File:Marvelon.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Marvelon, a common birth control brand found in China''']] | ||
In China, you don't need a prescription to purchase birth control. However, if you do want to consult with a doctor beforehand, you can typically schedule an appointment with a doctor at a Western hospital for 600-700 yuan or with a Chinese doctor for much cheaper.<ref>[http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/blog/community/health-and-medicine/what-not-pack-when-moving-shanghai-pill-12002.html What Not to Pack When Moving to Shanghai: the Pill.]</ref> | In China, you don't need a prescription to purchase birth control. However, if you do want to consult with a doctor beforehand, you can typically schedule an appointment with a doctor at a Western hospital for 600-700 yuan or with a Chinese doctor for much cheaper.<ref>[http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/blog/community/health-and-medicine/what-not-pack-when-moving-shanghai-pill-12002.html What Not to Pack When Moving to Shanghai: the Pill.]</ref> | ||